Former child actress of the UK series Hollyoaks and current student of UCL, Ashley Slanina- Davies takes us through her fascinating and unusual journey of growing up on television and how this has led her to her current role as UCL's sabbatical officer and student of neuroscience. Ashley talks candidly to us about how being an actress has led her to discovering her passion for psychology and inspired her ambitions.

Access the transcript and more information on www.ucl.ac.uk/students/weareucl/remarkable-stories

Former child actress of the UK series Hollyoaks and current student of UCL, Ashley Slanina- Davies takes us through her fascinating and unusual journey of growing up on television and how this has led her to her current role as UCL's sabbatical officer and student of neuroscience. Ashley talks candidly to us about how being an actress has led her to discovering her passion for psychology and inspired her ambitions. Access the transcript and more information on www.ucl.ac.uk/students/weareucl/remarkable-stories

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UCL (University College London) is consistently ranked among the world's top ten universities (QS World University Rankings 2010 - 2021). Our excellence extends across all academic disciplines, from one of the world's foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences to world-renowned centres for architecture (UCL Bartlett), education (UCL IOE) and fine art (UCL Slade School).

UCL is London's leading multidisciplinary university, with more than 13,000 staff and 43,000 students from 150 different countries. Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, UCL was the first university in England to welcome students of any religion and the first to welcome women on equal terms with men.

UCL Minds brings together UCL’s knowledge, insights, and ideas through events, activities, and digital content open to everyone. Find out what’s on UCL Minds: www.ucl.ac.uk/minds

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UCL (University College London) is consistently ranked among the world's top ten universities (QS World University Rankings 2010 - 2021). Our excellence extends across all academic disciplines, from one of the world's foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences to world-renowned centres for architecture (UCL Bartlett), education (UCL IOE) and fine art (UCL Slade School). UCL is London's leading multidisciplinary university, with more than 13,000 staff and 43,000 students from 150 different countries. Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, UCL was the first university in England to welcome students of any religion and the first to welcome women on equal terms with men. UCL Minds brings together UCL’s knowledge, insights, and ideas through events, activities, and digital content open to everyone. Find out what’s on UCL Minds: www.ucl.ac.uk/minds

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